Trump Targets Law Firm Behind $787.5 Million Fox News Suit

President Donald Trump on Wednesday targeted Susman Godfrey with an executive order as an aide said the administration was close to $1 billion in deals with law firms.

Judge Overstepped With Jenner & Block Order, Trump Officials Say

A judge overstepped his authority in halting much of an order targeting Jenner & Block, as US agencies retain the power to decide who to work with, Trump administration officials said Tuesday.

Litigation Finance Regulation Approved by Kansas Governor

A new bill regulating the litigation finance industry was approved by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly this week.

Cadwalader Is Trump Target as Firm Talks White House Deal

Manhattan’s Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft is discussing a deal with aides of President Donald Trump to avoid being targeted by the White House in an executive order.

Trump Says He’ll Enlist Big Law Dealmakers for Coal, Tariffs

President Donald Trump said Big Law firms that so far have pledged $340 million of work on his behalf will help ramp up coal mining and negotiate with foreign countries over tariffs.

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Justice Department Limits Employee Engagement in ABA Events

The Justice Department will not allow employees to participate in American Bar Association events in their official capacities or on official time, in the Trump administration’s latest salvo against the legal group that has been critical of its actions.

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